Detroit Lions running back Jamaal Williams has won the fan-voted FedEx Ground Player of the Week award. Williams racked up 144 yards and a touchdown on 22 carries—and a 13-yard catch on Sunday against the Chicago Bears. Prior to this game, Williams had rushed for 100 yards just three times in his career, and the 144 yards were 31 more than he’s ever had in a game.
Williams has been the heart and soul of this team ever since he became a more vocal leader this past offseason—as highlighted by HBO’s documentary series “Hard Knocks.